From the Book: Divorce Amicably
This is a chapter summary from Chapter 6 of  Divorce Amicably, a guide to navigating separation with dignity and cooperation.
Chapter 33 Author: Tracy Ann Moore-Grant
I have represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. In 2019, I made the decision to be a non-litigation family law attorney. I am a passionate believer that parties, not the court, are in the best position to come up with solutions to their family law issues. The court system is designed as an adversarial system to pit parties against one another, say negative things about one another, increase cost and animosity and leave parties and children broken...
Chapter 33's Private Solutions for Addiction-Related Divorce Issues
When addiction enters a marriage, many assume divorce must become a public courtroom battle that destroys careers, reputations, and children's stability. In this groundbreaking chapter, Tracy Ann Moore-Grant reveals how the Amicable Divorce Process's private, flexible nature makes it ideal for handling addiction issues—protecting employment, preserving dignity, and allowing for treatment timelines that court schedules can't accommodate. She demonstrates why addiction doesn't automatically require litigation, showing how customized agreements can address everything from gambling losses to substance abuse concerns without public exposure.
Moore-Grant provides comprehensive coverage of both substance and behavioral addictions, from alcohol and drug dependencies to gambling, sex, pornography, and shopping addictions that drain marital assets or compromise parenting abilities. Through detailed explanations of modern monitoring tools—from real-time alcohol testing devices to DNA-matched mail-in drug tests—she shows how accountability and safety can be maintained without court involvement. Most importantly, this chapter provides practical frameworks for graduated parenting plans, temporary agreements during treatment, and financial protections that prioritize both recovery and family stability.
Essential Tools from Chapter 33 for Addiction-Related Divorces
Who Needs Chapter 33's Addiction-Focused Framework
This chapter is absolutely critical for anyone whose spouse struggles with substance abuse, gambling, pornography addiction, or compulsive shopping that's draining family resources. It's essential reading for those worried about children's safety around an addicted parent but wanting to preserve the possibility of future healthy relationships, and professionals whose careers depend on keeping addiction issues private.
Perfect for spouses unsure whether their partner's behavior qualifies as addiction requiring legal attention, those whose partners deny obvious problems and need evidence strategies, and anyone trying to balance compassion for addiction as a disease with protecting family assets and children's wellbeing. Whether you're dealing with a spouse in early recovery, active addiction, or denial about their problem, Moore-Grant's framework provides the tools for resolution that supports both safety and dignity.
Get your copy of "Divorce Amicably" today and learn how to address addiction in divorce without destroying careers, traumatizing children, or creating permanent public records—because addiction is a health crisis that requires treatment and boundaries, not public humiliation.
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